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Toyota GR Yaris: New 8-Speed Auto, Rally Interior, Vertical Handbrake | Giga Gears
The Tokyo Auto Salon kicked off today, and Toyota took the opportunity to unveil the facelifted version of the GR Yaris, which has been one of the most talked-about and pined-after performance cars of the past decade. Updates to the forbidden (to the U.S.) GR model include a styling overhaul, more power, improved…
Hertz Disposes of 20K Electric Vehicles | Giga Gears
Happy Friday! It’s January 12, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Luxurious Lexus LBX Morizo: The Ideal GR Yaris Toyota Should Produce
Toyota was lucky enough to give U.S. buyers the GR Corolla. It’s the textbook definition of a hot hatch, and we love it. Unfortunately, there are still some fun products that we don’t get, like the GR Yaris itself, and some stuff that some would rather stay off our shores, like the recently introduced Yaris-based…
Ford Reduces Battery Plant Production Due to Slow EV Adoption
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Toyota Chairman: Century SUV Targets Youth Market | Giga Gears
After decades of selling the Century as an ultra-luxury sedan, Toyota recently added a new model with a Century badge. No, we’re not talking about a coupe and convertible to take on the Bentley Continental GT, which would have been awesome. Instead, we’re talking about the new Century SUV. Or, since you can order it…